Council approves temporary transfer-station fee increase while county diversion continues
Facing diverted hauls to another county landfill and longer round trips, Hanover Borough approved a temporary fee increase at the transfer station to cover higher hauling costs and trailer wear and tear; staff said the diversion could continue through the end of October.
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The Finance and Personnel Committee approved a temporary fee increase at the borough transfer station after Public Works staff explained that county routing had increased hauler round trips from about 42 miles to roughly 100 miles. Staff said the longer distances create extra wear and tear on borough trailers and add transportation costs that the temporary fee is intended to offset.
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